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Nr. 170/171 (2024) Asien Aktuell 186–94 {:de}Tourismus zwischen Taiwan und China: Brücke oder Hindernis für kulturellen und politischen Dialog?This article examines the complex interplay between tourism and political relations between Taiwan and China. It analyzes how tourism, often touted as a bridge for cultural understanding, has instead become entangled in the ongoing political conflict, serving as both a tool for economic influence and a reflection of deep-seated tensions. The authors trace the development … von by Jörg Rodenwaldt und and Alexis Stanimiroudis
Nr. 162/163 (2022) Research Note 34–57 {:en}Tensions in Local-Global Production of Tourist Spaces in Vietnam: Heritage, Global Flows, and Local IdentitiesThis research note examines the relations between mobility, urban heritage, and locality in Vietnam. The main research question is: Can heritage preservation function as a decolonization project, or does it re-establish structures of internal coloniality? We analyze data on Hội An and Tam Đảo regarding narratives, appropriation, and consumption practices and link our findings to … von by Mirjam Le und and Franziska Susana Nicolaisen
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Nr. 162/163 (2022) Research Note 58–76 {:en}Waiting: Social Meanings of Immobility in Kathmandu, NepalThis research note looks closely at transnational mobility as a lived experience in the city of Kathmandu, Nepal. It sheds light on the lives of aspirant migrants to show how uncertainties around mobility shape their everyday lives in the city, whereby immobility is not juxtaposed against mobility but is rather interwoven with it. Here, waiting … von by Sandhya A.S.
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Nr. 162/163 (2022) Research Note 77–94 {:en}The Transnational Flow of Tourism and Daigou between China and Nepal before and during the COVID-19 PandemicThrough various ethnographic research techniques, this article examines transnational daigou practices — meaning informal onsell practices — between two neighboring countries, China and Nepal. Linking daigou to debates on transnational flows, it analyzes the paradoxical implications of the dilemma daigouers find themselves in and their desired alternative mobilities among “flows,” especially that of Chinese tourism … von by Zezhou Yang
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Nr. 123 (2012) Artikel Article 28–47 {:de}Kommerzialisierung, Inszenierung und Revitalisierung: Gegenwärtige Auseinandersetzungen um adat im Distrikt West Manggarai (West Flores)The decentralization policy of the post-New Order era has caused the proliferation of administrative units at district level (kabupaten) in many places of Indonesia. In the course of this administrative reorganization, the westernmost part of the island of Flores, the Manggarai district has further been divided into three districts that presently try to develop their … von by Sabine Zurschmitten
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Nr. 123 (2012) Artikel Article 48–61 {:de}Das Branding von „Bali“ nach Suharto: Regionale Autonomie, globaler Tourismus und die Juridifizierung des lokalen KulturerbesIn 2001, i.e. the beginning of the recent decentralization process that facilitated Indonesia’s transition from a highly centralized patrimonial regime to a liberal democracy with a significant degree of regional autonomy, local economies were suddenly exposed to accelerated deregulation and globalization. As was described by Karl Polanyi for similar processes in 19th and early 20th … von by Martin Ramstedt
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Nr. 123 (2012) Artikel Article 62–76 {:de}The Holy Way, Inc.: Papuas heilige Pfade in Politik und WirtschaftIn times which are marked by an impetuous need for natural resources, a vastly ignored „end oft he world“ now turns into an attractive global hub, where ”East” and “West” are in confrontation with an amazing plurality of localities, commonly compiled by the toponym of Papua. The article focuses on new alliances between Papuans and … von by Christian Warta
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Nr. 123 (2012) Artikel Article 77–94 {:de}Wisata Religi – Religiöser Tourismus: Spirituelle Ökonomien und islamische Machtkämpfe in IndonesienContemporary Indonesia witnesses a variety of entanglements and ambiguous encounters between economic and religious spheres with particular ramifications for Islam, the religion of the vast majority of Indonesians. The article is concerned with “religious tourism” (Wisata Religi) as an example for such entanglements. It examines the rise of Islamic pilgrimages (ziarah) during Suharto’s so-called New … von by Martin Slama
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Nr. 123 (2012) Artikel Article 95–111 {:de}Moderne Paranormale als spirituelle UnternehmerInnen in Indonesien?Paranormal or supranatural are a contemporary reconfiguration of dukun or mystical-spiritual experts and traditional healers. Most paranormal belong to the urban middleclass, are well educated, professional, highly mobile, members of national organizations, and they make extensive use of modern mass media to advertise their supernatural skills. They offer general strengthening and solutions for all problems … von by Judith Schlehe
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Nr. 114/115 (2010) Research Note 114–21 {:de}Indische Touristen in DeutschlandTourists from India to Germany are becoming more and more of interest for scientific research since their numbers are on the upswing. This article focuses on structures and trends regarding tourism from India to Germany/Europe and delivers a profile of the Indian tourists in Germany. Manuscript received on 2009-07-23, accepted on 2010-01-16 Keywords: India - … von by Tatjana Thimm
Nr. 92 (2004) Artikel Article 9–29 {:de}Der Taal-Vulkan auf den Philippinen – Ökotourismus als Zukunftschance für die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung einer Risikoregion?For several years, early stages of different types of environmentally and socially sustainable tourism have been observable in the Philippines. Based on intensive fieldwork, this study discusses the conditions for ecotourism, using the example of the Taal Volcano region, which is one of the world's largest active volcanoes with almost 30 km wide, water filled … von by Hans-Joachim Fuchs und and Kerstin Koch
Nr. 92 (2004) Artikel Article 30–48 {:en}The Ancient Quarter of Hanoi – A Reflection of Urban Transition ProcessesThis paper describes the effects of the Doi Moi policy, the latest stage in a series of historical transitions, on the urban landscape of Vietnam's oldest existing trade, market, and retail estate, the Ancient Quarter of Hanoi or 36 Streets Quarter. Economic liberalisation and the opening up to global capital have caused an enormous economic … von by Michael Waibel
Nr. 63 (1997) Artikel Article 45–55 {:de}Ethnotourismus in Südostasien Hilltribes im Spannungsfeld von Trekking und OpiumThe main purpose of this article is an analysis of the conflicts tribal societies of South-East Asia are faced with in the course of increasing touristification. After a terminological state-of-the-art discussion, special emphasis is put on the situation of the hilltribes of Northern Thailand. Being in the centre of booming trekking tourism, mainly promoted by … von by Günter Spreitzhofer
Nr. 58 (1996) Artikel Article 26–39 {:de}Auswirkungen des Tourismus in SüdostasienNach Ansicht des Autors bewirkt Ferntourismus stets Konfrontation, ob gesteuert oder ungesteuert. Das Aufeinanderprallen von Kulturen ist unausbleiblich, die Bedingungen für interkulturellen Dialog scheinen nahezu unerfüllbar. Nach einem kurzen Überblick über den Stand der Tourismusforschung untersucht er die Auswirkungen des Tourismus in Südostasien mit besonderer Berücksichtigung des Image oder der Realität der Prostitution. Trivialisierung oder … von by Günter Spreitzhofer

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